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N'Zogbia keen on Villa switch

26 Jan 2009 - 08:17:55

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Newcastle United winger Charles N'Zogbia has admitted that he would welcome the chance to move to Aston Villa this month.

Both Villa and Arsenal have been linked with the 22-year-old, who has spoken many times in the past of his desire to end his St James' Park stay.

N'Zogbia told Foot Mercato: "I'm still in stand-by waiting for the club to make a decision.

"We did everything to put the club that are interested in contact with Newcastle. But it seems that something is frozen on Newcastle's part.

"They have the cards in their hands. It's just about a good offer being made. The club is asking for too much money. All we can do is wait and see.

"The clubs that are interested in me remain the same, but it's tough because they are asking for a ridiculous sum of money.

"Arsenal and Aston Villa are top teams in the English league, so I'd be happy to join them. I don't have a priority. Both are good clubs, but I have a little preference for Aston Villa.

"They have been improving as a team in the last few years, which proves that they can do well. Aston Villa's manager is a good coach according to my friends I think he could make me better.

"I've told the club I want to improve and that it's impossible here. If I don't leave in January, we'll discuss things again regarding a summer move.

"Every year it's the same, the club tell us the same thing. We reach the half-season and it's always the same. I've been listening to the same thing for four years. I've had enough."